Even though its a new cap on the tank you may want to make sure its working
and releasing at 15 psi.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Barry Muller" <ekab_muller@SBCGLOBAL.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Monday, April 12, 2004 6:24 PM
Subject: Of blown coolant hoses and old radiators

> Hello folks,
>
> My 1991 has been popping coolant hoses off as of late.  First it was the
> center top frm the thermostat housing, then the front connection right
> at the point where the hose connects to the plastic pipe (roughly under
> the front seats).  Replaced the hose clamps each time but the leak has
> started at the hose pipe junction again (after only ca. 50 miles).  Now
> this connection is the line that goes to the bottom of the radiator - if
> that matters.
>
>
> This is a new rebuilt engine with less than 4,000 miles  - all new hoses
> in the engine bay, new water pump, new thermostat and a new cap on the
> coolant reservoir (not the over flow tank) and  lots of other new things
> that don't relate to the cooling system too.  The coolant looks OK, so I
> don't think the coolant system is being charged with exhaust gases, so
> I'm guessing maybe the 13 year old radiator is plugged?  Got a new
> radiator which I hope to swap into the van this weekend.
>
> Q1) Is there any other problem taht could result in producing thes
> aforementioned symptoms?
>
> Q2) Do I have to get plastic ($$$$) VW pipes to replace the old ones
> under the van, or has someone figured out a replacement taht is cheaper
> and better?
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
> I love this van, but I'm sure glad I got a 2003 EV MV to cart the family
> around.
>
> bem